It only takes one game for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to show Clippers his many capabilities

Meant as a showcase for their veterans, the Clippers’ first preseason game was another indication of how highly they think of a rookie. Point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came off the bench in a 110-91 win over the Sydney Kings on Sunday at the University of Hawaii’s Stan Sheriff Center, and finished…

Multiple teams and the league office are in hot water due to reported corrupt practices surrounding foreign prospects. On Tuesday, Sports Illustrated published a report revealing that the U.S. Department of Justice has undertaken a “sweeping probe” of MLB teams’ international signing practices and corruption throughout the sport. The Dodgers are most often cited in the article, but other teams…

Major League Baseball expects to reach a decision on Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell’s domestic violence case “shortly,” perhaps before the end of the playoffs, commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday, via Patrick Mooney of The Athletic (subscription required). Mooney also reports there’s a “sense around the team” that Russell has played his final game as a Cub.On September 19, Melisa…

Southampton beat Everton in the penalty kicks in third round of the EFL Cup this afternoon. This was in large part thanks to Everton forward Richarlison, who tried an ill-advised Neymar impression, short-circuited, and sent his penalty over the cross bar. Read more…

The group trying to bring the NHL to Seattle — including city mayor Jenny Durkan, Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke — met with the NHL’s Board of Governors Executive Committee today in New York and discussed the plan for expansion for several hours. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman then spoke to reporters, including Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, and announced that the…

Another day, another notable injury for the Ducks. They’re already missing key forwards Corey Perry, Ryan Kesler and Patrick Eaves. Add Ondrej Kase to the list. He suffered a concussion in the preseason finale Saturday, the team revealed following practice Tuesday, and he’s out indefinitely. It’s…